TELEGRAMS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 343, 22 January 1881, Page 2

TELEGRAMS.

ENGLISH AND FOREIGN

London, Jan. 17

In the House of Commons to-day, Ihe debate on the Ad Jiv>s an Uep y to the Queen’s Speech was resumed. Mr Justin Macarthy, Home Rule member for County Longford, Ireland, moved an amendment that Government should refrain from using the military to enforce the ejectment of tenant* until the Land Bill had been passed. He made a speech in support of his motion. Mr Gladstone, in reply, said that he deemed the proposed’ amendment an insult to the Throne, and as paramount to obstruc tion of Government. He hinted that strong measures would be taken to prevent any such obstruction. Mr Parnell also spoke on the motion. In the course of his speech he admitted

that the object of the Land League was to secure autonomy for Ireland. He deprecated the commission by the leaguers of any act likely to lead tot revolution, but added that the under any measure of coercion the signal tor a complete repudiation of rents by the Irish tenants. The debate lasted during the whole sitting, and was further adjourned till to-morrow. Jan. 18. It is rumoured in political circles • throughout throughout Europe that the Powers have determined to abandon the proposed arbitration of the Greek frontier question. A very severe hurricane, accompanied by an exceedingly heavy fall of snow has been experienced throughout nearly the whole of England. The railway lines in many places have been and traffic suspended. At several coastal ports many vessels have become total wrecks owing to the fury of the gale. In the House of Commons to-day the debate on the Address in Reply, and Mr Justin McCarthy’s proposed amendment on the same, was resumed. After further discussion, the amendment was put to a division, and rejected, by a large majority. The debate on the Address was again further adjourned. Owing to the increase of agrarian outrages and agitation in County Clare and part of County Sligo, in Ireland, both districts have been proclaimed “disturbed.”

In consequence of renewed rumors of Fenian activity and possible attacks on various Government establishments, the magazines at Woolwich Arsenal are now strongly guarded by detachments, of troops, and every preparation made against any assult. Jan. IS. Owing to recent heavy falls of snow the Thames has risen several feet, and has overflowed its banks. Fully one hundred barges have been sunk, and great damage has been done to stores and other establishments near the river. The total loss of property is estimated at two millions sterling. The storm which was experienced throughout England yesterday has extended to Western Europe, without losing its seventy. In many parts of the Continent telegraph lines were blown down and mail traffic stopped, and considerable destruction has been done to property. Further intelligence to hand from Central Asia states that the Turcomans have made a fresh sortie from Geok Tepe. They were again unsuccessful, who are now bombarding the town. The severe weather which has pre—vailed throughout England during past few days has abated, and it is now much finer and milder generally. A luncheon was held on board the steamer Metikara to-day to celebrate the opening of a new line of direct steamerbbetween England and Queensland, j There was a large company present, in- -i eluding Mr A. McAlister, AgentiGeneral for Queensland, and Mr Stan too, and other leading colonists. Both the gentlemen named made speeches on the occasion and expressed their full confidence that a line of steamers, in addition to other benefits, would materially assist the development of the trade in fresh meat between the colonies and England.

The measures taken by the Government to suppress the existing agitation in Ireland have led to summonses being issued for the arrest of 60 Land Leaguers, all ol whom will bs placed on their trial for sedition.